2008
Development of Advanced Reader/Writer for Wireless IC Tags
Sanden implements verification test
February 25, 2008
Sanden Corporation carried out a verification test for “Development of the Advanced Reader/Writer for Wireless IC Tags for achieving Next-generation Store”at Cainz Mart Yorii store in Yorii-machi, Oosato-gun, Saitama Prefecture from November 22 (Thursday) to November 28 (Wednesday), 2007, as one of the Consortium R&D Projects for Regional Revitalization for fiscal 2007 (sponsored by Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)), and the effectiveness of the device was confirmed.
The purpose of the verification tests, performed on the antenna, reader/writer and server developed as prototypes for the Consortium R&D Projects for Regional Revitalization, was to evaluate the system as a whole by installing the prototype items in an actual store for verification testing.
For reference's sake, the antenna and reader/writer developed on this occasion has the following three particular features:
1. Favorable characteristics when arranged on metal
2. Wireless IC tag can be read in all directions
3. Superior anti-collision* properties
* Anti-collision: Ability to read multiple IC tags simultaneously
The tests involve: first, the installation, in a showcase and a gondola with metal shelves, of the 13.56-MHz band (based on ISO 15693) antenna, reader/writer and server prototypes made for verification, developed for the Consortium R&D Projects for Regional Revitalization, and then the constant reading of the wireless IC tags glued on to the target product; to verify the efficiency of inventory/consumption expiry date control and ordering/delivery work, and the capability of providing product information to the customer. The wireless IC tag used for the test is a product newly developed by TOPPAN PRINTING CO.,LTD., one of the consortium members. The problems identified by the verification tests are to be resolved by the end of March 2008, when the consortium will be concluded, to prepare for practical application.
The effect expected of the diffusion of the wireless tag includes: providing the general consumer a sense of confidence and safety with the availability of checking the consumption expiry date, the composition and the information about area of production of the food products to buy, and significant reducing of waiting time at cash registers during busy hours as the register reads all purchased items collectively.
For four days from March 4 (Tuesday) through March 7 (Friday), 2008 at the VENDEX JAPAN, a Special Exhibition of Retail Tech Japan due to take place at the Tokyo Big Site, we are planning to exhibit this technology of the wireless IC Tag in our exhibition booth.
Sanden Corporation is committed to a further strengthening of our technical development potential and to activation of local industry by upgrading the performance/quality of the wireless IC tag as a system, striving to create new corporate values.
<Fiscal 2007 Project Adopted by Consortium R&D Projects for Regional Revitalization (General Category)>
·Development period: Two years, fiscal 2006-2007
·Theme: Development of Advanced Reader/Writer for Wireless IC Tags for achieving the next-generation store
·Controlling company (Assignee): Sanden Corporation
·Research implemented by (Secondary Assignee): TOPPAN PRINTING CO.,LTD., Smart Co.,Ltd., Sanden System Engineering Corporation, Takasaki Combination Calculation Center Co., Ltd., National University Corporation Gunma University, Gunma Industrial Technology Center
·Advisor: Cainz Business Services Co., Ltd.
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